Synopsis & Context
The drama series depicts the life of Tokuzo Akiyama, head chef of the Imperial Household Ministry’s Imperial Cuisine Division during the Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) eras. Based on a true story and book by Hisahide Sugimori, 'The Emperor’s Cook' follows the life of country boy, Akiyama, who arrives in Tokyo in pursuit of the culinary arts. Driven by a deep love for his wife and family, a great reverence for his teachers, strong reliance on friends and an abiding love for cooking, Akiyama eventually rises to become 'the Emperor’s cook'.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- 天皇の料理番
- Release
- April 26, 2015
- Screen Time
- 1 season · 46min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Hisahide Sugimori
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Takeru Satoh
Tokuzo Akiyama
12 eps.
Haru Kuroki
Toshiko Takahama
12 eps.
Ryohei Suzuki
Shutaro Akiyama
12 eps.
Kaoru Kobayashi
12 eps.
Tetta Sugimoto
Shuzo Akiyama
12 eps.
Jun Miho
Fuki Akiyama
12 eps.
Tetsuya Takeda
Shogo Kirizuka
12 eps.
Hideaki Ito
Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe
1 ep.
Rena Ohtsuka
Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
1 ep.
